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MARIA MERRELL | COURTESY PHOTO

MARIA MERRELL | COURTESY PHOTO

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Longtime Quitaque city manager Merrell to retire

Doughensley
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Body Afteramemorableand meaningful 10-plus years as Quitaque’s city manager, Maria Merrell is ready to embrace the next chapter of life. Merrell’s last official day on the job is April 28.
Tuesday, April 18 tax deadline

Tuesday, April 18 tax deadline

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Tuesday, April 18 tax deadline

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Body This year, the filing deadline is April 18 for most taxpayers, but automatic six-month extensions of time to file are available for anyone for free. See Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return for instructions.
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News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Body Be sure to pick up next week’s Caprock Courier with an updated and expanded GUIDE TO BOB WILLS DAY chock-full of schedules, history, photos, visitor information, area map—everything you’ll want to know to appreciate and enjoy the event to the fullest.
JOHNNY“BACKFLIP”DUDLEY Nationally recognized rodeo clown Johnny“Backflip”Dudley will be one of the featured entertainers at the 80th Annual Cottle-King Reunion and Rodeo April 21-22. | COURTESY PHOTO

JOHNNY“BACKFLIP”DUDLEY Nationally recognized rodeo clown Johnny“Backflip”Dudley will be one of the featured entertainers at the 80th Annual Cottle-King Reunion and Rodeo April 21-22. | COURTESY PHOTO

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JOHNNY“BACKFLIP”DUDLEY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Body JOHNNY“BACKFLIP”DUDLEY 
Spring rice is nice with fresh greens

Spring rice is nice with fresh greens

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Spring rice is nice with fresh greens

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body One might think this recipe is called spring rice because it summons the flavors of a spring roll. And it has notes of a savory fried rice. It seems we typically make certain recipes during particular times of the year.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body COMMENTARY HANABA MUNN WELCH If you’re contemplating diving into a dumpster on a cheerful sunny afternoon, think twice if there’s a vacant bicycle lying nearby. The rider might surprise you. My newest employeepartner in crime is Cheryl.
PLAYA DAY Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program leader with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will give information on current waterfowl numbers in the Panhandle-South Plains, based on aerial surveys conducted this past winter. | COURTESY PHOTO

PLAYA DAY Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program leader with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will give information on current waterfowl numbers in the Panhandle-South Plains, based on aerial surveys conducted this past winter. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Swisher Co. Playa Field Day April 13 to focus on birds

K.l. Steiert
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body Presentations on playa restoration, Spring migration of grassland birds, waterfowl numbers based on surveys, and a field tour of a pair of restored playas will be among learning opportunities highlighting a Playa Field Day at Kress, in Swisher County, Thursday, April 13.
FIRE WEATHER

FIRE WEATHER

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FIRE WEATHER

Texas A&m Forest Service
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Body COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A combination of above-normal temperatures, low humidity, dry fuel and strong winds will create the potential for extreme fire conditions across large portions of the state early this week.